Straddie Arts Trail brings creativity and stories alive

The Straddie Arts Trail is returning for its fifth year later this month. From August 14-16 visitors to North Stradbroke Island (aka Minjerribah) can enjoy art, design,
Read more10 August 2026
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Mathematics faces ‘spiritual crisis’ from AI breakthroughs

By Melissa Lee A little over a week ago, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced 10 advances in mathematics and computer science made with their as-yet
Read more10 August 2026
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Smart glasses come with a minefield of privacy issues

Kimberlee Weatherall and Milica Stilinovic There are now many more people walking the streets in Australia wearing glasses that can subtly film and record the world
Read more10 August 2026
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Ariana Grande back at the top of the charts

Ariana Grande is back on the top of the ARIA Albums Chart with her new album Petal. The success comes just days after the singer announced she was pulling back from
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Gold Coast Light Rail (G:Link) service at terminus

Burleigh to Broadbeach light rail open for passengers

Stage three of the Gold Coast Light Rail is now operational, providing services between Burleigh Heads and Broadbeach. The section includes eight new stations and a
Read more10 August 2026
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Some good news for moderate wine drinkers

A major study of alcohol consumption has confirmed the long-term health dangers but also found some good news for moderate wine drinkers. The study, reported by Science
Read more10 August 2026
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Major school upgrades completed across Queensland

The Queensland Government has announced the completion of around $100 million worth of upgrades at four state schools. The completed projects represent 44 new
Read more6 August 2026
Lachlan pictured far right alongside fellow award recipients and IEUQNT Assistant Secretary Nicole Kapernick

Queensland’s emerging writers showcase their talent

Queensland school students with a flair for writing have been celebrated in the 67th annual Literary Competition organised by the Independent Education Union –
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Where the Wild Things Are

Free movie fest celebrates puppetry in motion

The cinematic work of The Jim Henson Company will be shown for free with 90 movies at GOMA from September 12. Watch classics such as Where the Wild Things Are, The
Read more6 August 2026
Sruggling At School

Are the Year 3 NAPLAN alarm bells justified?

By Bronwyn O’Connor and Katherin Cartwright The national NAPLAN results are in for 2026. Years 5, 7 and 9 saw their numeracy scores increase, however a reported
Read more6 August 2026